Hampton is located at the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains in Henry County, Georgia, where more than 9 percent of Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and over have Alzheimer's or dementia. Some of these seniors may be a part of Hampton's senior community, which makes up more than 10 percent of the city's population of 7,700 residents.
In spite of its small size, Hampton has two memory care facilities, and there are 18 more in the surrounding region for families to choose from. In most cases, memory care is provided in memory care units that are located in assisted living facilities or personal care homes.
- Hampton's overall cost of living is roughly on par with state and national averages, and health care expenses tend to be a little lower here than in the nation as a whole. Families and seniors with tight memory care budgets may appreciate this city's affordability.
- Over the course of a year, temperatures in Hampton range between a chilly 35 degrees and a warm 89 degrees. Summers are hot and humid, which may be uncomfortable for seniors who don't enjoy hot weather, but the region's mild winters may appeal to families who travel throughout the year to visit loved ones in local memory care facilities.
- In Georgia, Social Security benefits are not taxed at the state level, and seniors age 64 and over can claim a large deduction to offset the state income tax that is imposed on all other types of retirement income. This may allow more money to be put toward memory care in Hampton.
- The ozone pollution levels in Henry County, where Hampton is located, are very high, earning the county an F for ozone pollution from the American Lung Association. Because high ozone pollution levels may adversely affect the health of some seniors, families may want to consider Hampton's air quality.Â